Is EF 22a legal?

Is EF 22a legal?

According to the EPA, the Clean Air Act (CAA) prohibits the introduction into interstate commerce of substitutes that have not been submitted, reviewed and approved by the EPA and R-22a has NOT been approved. It is illegal to sell R-22a for residential home air conditioners.

Why is R-22 being phased out?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began phasing out R22 refrigerant in recent years because it was compounding the depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer. Launching in 2010, the production and import of R22 was prohibited and by 2020, R22 will basically no longer be allowed.

Is there a replacement for R22 refrigerant?

RS-44b (R453a) is the newest R22 drop-in replacement refrigerant in the U.S. market. RS-44b has been sold worldwide for the past 5 years, branded as RS-70 outside the US. It is the closest replacement to R22 that operates with very similar discharge pressure, cooling capacity and flow rate as R22.

Can you buy R22 refrigerant?

R22 refrigerant is illegal to import and manufacturer in the U.S. But it’s not illegal for anyone to buy R22 freon. And it’s not illegal to sell it IF you have a license. As long as the stocks last, you will be able to continue purchasing R22 from specialized dealers and form your air conditioning company.

Can you mix R22 and 410A?

R-22 and R-410a are both refrigerants, true. They can both be used in air conditioners or heat pumps to cool your home during summer. You should never, ever try to mix them in the same system, or use them in a system not rated specifically for that kind of refrigerant.

Where is R22 used?

R22 refrigerant has been used for years in central air conditioners, heat pumps, mini-splits, car AC systems, and other refrigeration equipment. It’s the key to absorbing and removing heat from a space. You might also hear R22 refrigerant called by its chemical name, hydrochlorofluorocarbon 22 (HCFC-22).

How much is a tank of R22 refrigerant?

Five years ago R-22 sold for $10 per pound. Today R-22 can be as much as $50 per pound, depending on where you purchase it. Typical residential air conditioning units hold from 5 to 15 pounds of R-22. Even more, according to the EPA, production and sale of R-22 be cease completely by 2020.

How much is R22 selling for?

WHAT PRICE ARE YOU PAYING FOR R22 REFRIGERANT? The price of R-22 ranges between $13 to $30 per pound to the contractor (and many times that by the time it is billed to the end user) and the price keeps rising as the last remaining supplies are used up.